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Shadow Priest Guide for Raid (Updated April 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Shadow Priest for Raid in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

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Patch:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

Priest Banner
B
Raid Tier
143
Raid Runs
280
Ilvl
3.36%
Raid Popularity
98 391
Raid DPS
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Shadow Priest Stats for Raid

362
Critical Strike
688
Haste
610
Mastery
40
Versatility
1 705
Intellect
52
Avoidance
62
Leech
34
Speed
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Shadow Priest Talents for Raid

Priest Banner
Class
Improved Flash HealAngelic Feather1/1Mind Blast1/1Holy NovaDispel Magic1/1Spiritual Guidance1/1Psychic Scream1/1LightburstLeap of Faith1/1Purify Disease1/1Power Infusion1/1Painful Invocation1/1Petrifying Scream1/1Surge of LightBody and Soul1/1Mass Dispel1/1Twins of the Sun Priestess1/1Strength of Resolve1/1Mind ControlPsychic Voice1/1Everlasting LightMove with GraceMental AgilityTwin Disciplines1/1Dark Enlightenment1/1False AutonomyShackle HorrorInspirationBinding Heals1/1Shadow Word: Death1/1Sanguine Teachings1/1Desperate Prayer1/1Twist of Fate2/2Tithe Evasion1/1Fade1/1Angel's Mercy1/1Protective Light1/1Mindpierce1/1Spectral IllusionImproved Fade2/2Light's Inspiration1/1Unwavering WillSpell Warding2/2PhantasmAngelic BulwarkFocused Power1/1Phantom Reach1/1Translucent Image1/1

Archon

Priest · Shadow

Priest · Shadow
Resonant Energy1/1Perfected Form1/1Sustained Potency1/1Energy Conservation1/1Power Surge1/1Energy Cycle1/1Incessant Screams1/1Empowered Surges1/1Halo1/1Manifested Power1/1Divine Halo1/1HaloSpiritwell1/1Word of Supremacy1/1Focused Outburst1/1
Specialization
Shadow Word: Madness1/1Psychic Link1/1Invoked Nightmare1/1Mental Fortitude1/1Thought HarvesterTentacle Slam1/1Shadowy Apparitions1/1Tormenting Whispers1/1Descending DarknessSurge of Insanity1/1Shadowy Insight1/1VoidtouchedVoidform1/1Haunting Shadows1/1Mental Decay1/1Shadowfiend1/1Dark ThoughtsMaddening TouchImproved Voidform1/1Phantom MenaceDark EvangelismShattered Psyche1/1Subservient Shadows1/1Mastermind2/2Mind's Eye1/1Spectral Horrors1/1Instilled DoubtMindbenderDeathspeakerMind DevourerAuspicious Spirits1/1Maddening Tentacles1/1Inescapable TormentMadness WeavingDeath's TormentScreams of the Void2/2Tormented Spirits1/1Insidious Ire2/2Crushing VoidIdol of Y'ShaarjIdol of N'Zoth1/1Idol of Yogg-Saron1/1Idol of C'Thun1/1Void Apparitions4/4
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Popularity:27.97%
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Shadow Priest Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Blind Oath's Winged Crest
Head
Blind Oath's Winged Crest
Popularity: 90.2%
Eternal Voidsong Chain
Neck
Eternal Voidsong Chain
Popularity: 22.3%
Blind Oath's Seraphguards
Shoulder
Blind Oath's Seraphguards
Popularity: 77.7%
Adherent's Silken Shroud
Back
Adherent's Silken Shroud
Popularity: 22.5%
Blind Oath's Raiment
Chest
Blind Oath's Raiment
Popularity: 97.9%
Martyr's Bindings
Wrist
Martyr's Bindings
Popularity: 43.3%
Aln'hara Cane
Main Hand
Aln'hara Cane
Popularity: 76.1%
Tome of Alnscorned Regret
Off Hand
Tome of Alnscorned Regret
Popularity: 100.0%
Blind Oath's Touch
Hands
Blind Oath's Touch
Popularity: 75.0%
Arcanoweave Cord
Waist
Arcanoweave Cord
Popularity: 76.4%
Blind Oath's Leggings
Legs
Blind Oath's Leggings
Popularity: 100.0%
Blind Oath's Slippers
Feet
Blind Oath's Slippers
Popularity: 28.4%
Omission of Light
Finger
Omission of Light
Popularity: 33.9%
Occlusion of Void
Finger
Occlusion of Void
Popularity: 32.2%
Gaze of the Alnseer
Trinket
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 38.1%
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Trinket
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Popularity: 18.1%

Best Shadow Priest Main Hand Weapons Items

Aln'hara Cane
Aln'hara Cane
Popularity: 77.8%
Corespark Multitool
Corespark Multitool
Popularity: 12.6%
Final Grade
Final Grade
Popularity: 9.6%

Best Shadow Priest Off Hand Weapons Items

Tome of Alnscorned Regret
Tome of Alnscorned Regret
Popularity: 100.0%

Best Shadow Priest Trinkets Items

Gaze of the Alnseer
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 55.4%
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Popularity: 26.4%
Emberwing Feather
Emberwing Feather
Popularity: 18.1%
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Shadow Priest Recommended Raid ilvl

240
LFR
261
Normal
272
Heroic
277
Mythic

Shadow Priest Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
8.39%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow Priest
5.59%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.20%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.20%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
4.20%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.80%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.80%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.80%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.80%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
2.80%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
2.80%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.80%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.80%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.10%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.10%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.10%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow Priest
2.10%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.10%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.10%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.10%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.10%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.10%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.10%

Shadow Priest race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf30.1%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf27.4%
  • Human
    Human15.3%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr10.9%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf4.7%
  • Gnome
    Gnome3.1%
  • Draenei
    Draenei2.8%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.7%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran1.7%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf0.7%
  • Worgen
    Worgen0.6%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.6%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.6%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf34.7%
  • Goblin
    Goblin16%
  • Undead
    Undead12.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr11.1%
  • Troll
    Troll7.8%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne7.3%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.9%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll2.3%
  • Tauren
    Tauren1.9%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera1.7%
  • Orc
    Orc0.7%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc0.4%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren0.3%
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